Weather forecasts are quietly changing
Weather forecasts aren’t what they used to be. Sure, they’re more accurate now, but what good is a perfect forecast if nobody understands it or...
Fruits and nuts need to chill out
What do apples, pistachios, strawberries and peaches have in common? They’re but a few of many plants that need the right number of hours in...
The Full Worm Moon joins Venus and Jupiter in the night sky
It’s the time of year when nature springs to life… including earthworms, the inspiration for this month’s full moon name. What You Need To Know...
Astronomical, climatological seasons: What’s the difference?
Spring, summer, fall and winter–we all have the same seasons, but meteorologists and climatologists look at them a little differently than others. What You Need...
Multiple storms are bringing big snow to record heat
Millions of people are dealing with active weather this week. Some are facing their biggest snowstorm of the winter, while others are basking in warmth...
George Washington Carver’s legacy is more than peanuts
Peanuts–that may be what George Washington Carver is best known for, but that was just one part of his work. Arguably more important? He was...
How has climatological winter gone so far?
Mid-January marks the halfway point of climatological winter. Some are wondering “what winter?” while others need a much-deserved break. What You Need To Know Many...
January’s ‘Full Wolf Moon’ is also a ‘micromoon’
This month’s full moon is also a so-called micromoon. It won’t be so small that you need to squint to see it, although there is...
How the ‘northern lights’ happen
Shimmering curtains of green, purple and red… the northern lights, or aurora borealis, seem almost magical. We know how these light shows happen, but they’re...
Who might see a white Christmas this year?
Christmas is just a week away, and who may have snow on the ground for the holiday is becoming clearer. What You Need To Know Relatively...